There's A Cavern Right Next To A Safari Park In Texas, Making For A Fun-Filled Family Outing
By Katie Lawrence|Published July 07, 2022
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
While there are lots of Texas Hill Country attractions that make for epic family outings, none quite compare to this twofer. Located in San Antonio, the Natural Bridge Caverns and Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch are right next to each other, so you can explore the depths of the underground and go on a safari all in the same day.
Your jam-packed day of fun starts at Natural Bridge Caverns, the largest show cave in Texas.
Descend nearly 200 feet below the earth's surface to see a variety of fascinating cave formations, including stalactites, stalagmites, and soda straws.
Visitors have several different tours to choose from. The most popular Discovery Tour features LED lights that illuminate every awe-inspiring nook and cranny of the cave. You'll even see underground pools!
Other options include the Hidden Passages Tour and Adventure Tour. The former takes you into exclusive areas of the cavern not accessible on the regular tour, while the latter is a rigorous spelunking adventure through an undeveloped portion of the cave.
This 400-acre drive-thru safari is consistently ranked among the top safari parks in the nation, and it isn't hard to understand why. Over 500 animals from 40+ species call the ranch home, and getting up close and personal with them is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
The trams are driven by animal specialists who will offer fun facts about all the different species along the way. No matter which option you choose, you can feed the animals if you wish!
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch also has an on-site restaurant, Safari Camp Grill. Refuel with a delicious meal - and perhaps a sweet treat afterwards - to end the day on a high note.
Have you ever been to either Natural Bridge Caverns or Natural Bridge Wildlife Refuge? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience. Tell us in the comments! Interested in more Texas Hill Country attractions? Check out our previous article for a waterfall that looks like something out of the rainforest.
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